I Want to Know More - Parenting Montana

Oct 17 2023 26 ep. 13 mins 3

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Teaching Your Child to Identify and Name Their Feelings

Oct 17 2023 7 mins

Explore why you should teach your child to identify and name feelings, its importance, and find examples of how you can teach this skill, while growing your own ability as well.

Marijuana and the Teenage Brain

Sep 29 2021 9 mins

The teenage years are particularly vulnerable to negative impacts on the brain such as marijuana use. It is during the teen years that dramatic growth and change occur in the brain, and marijuana use in this time can result in negative changes to brain development and function. This podcast talks about the consequences of marijuana use, the impact of marijuana on the developing tee

Marijuana: What Does the Law Say?

Sep 29 2021 9 mins

Laws about the use of marijuana can be confusing, change over time, differ by type of use -- such as medical or adult-use, and vary by state. While many states allow for medical use of marijuana and an increasing number of states also have legalized marijuana for adult use, marijuana use remains illegal at the federal level, and adult-use marijuana is illegal for individuals who ar

Why Teens Shouldn’t Use Marijuana

Sep 29 2021 15 mins

Children, adolescents, and young adults are particularly susceptible to the negative effects of marijuana due to their developing brains. Marijuana can impact a teen’s present life by increasing their risk for dropping out of high school, and it can affect their future because of the impact marijuana has on a developing brain that can be significant and long lasting. Preventing y

Is My Child Using Drugs? What Do I Do?

Sep 29 2021 17 mins

If you are worried that your child/teen may be using marijuana or other drugs, don’t panic. You are not alone. Whether you are concerned about the misuse of prescription pain medication, marijuana use, or other drug use, there are many resources and help available. This podcast explores the signs and symptoms of substance use, ways to talk with your child/teen about concerns, and

Child Trauma

Sep 28 2021 18 mins

Children may have experiences that disrupt their sense of safety and security. These negative experiences in childhood are sometimes referred to as adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) or child trauma. Research suggests more than two-thirds of children report experiencing at least one traumatic event by age 16. Examples of these experiences can include events that happen once, like

Infant Crying

Sep 28 2021 18 mins

All infants cry. Crying is an infant’s primary form of communicating with you. Through crying, infants are learning how to get their needs met. Each time you are responsive to your infant’s cries and needs, showing them love and care, they feel understood and learn about the two-way nature of communication. It is natural for a parent or someone in a parenting role to think that

Deciding to Become a Foster Parent

Sep 28 2021 11 mins

Have you been thinking about becoming a foster parent? With over 437,000 U.S. children and youth in foster care right now, there is definitely a need for foster parents. But, how do you know if foster parenting is right for you? Deciding to become a foster parent is a big decision that takes thoughtful consideration. This podcast provides reflective questions to help you decide if

Preparing for a Child in Foster Care

Sep 28 2021 11 mins

The decision to become a family who fosters a child is a big, life changing choice, and preparing for a child in foster care can be exciting and a little stressful as well. This podcast provides guidance, tips, and suggestions to prepare your mind, your heart, your space, and important others in your life for this exciting time. When the day comes that you receive a call

The First 24 Hours, Week, and Six Weeks of a Child in Foster Care Joining Your Family

Sep 28 2021 11 mins

This podcast provides guidance, tips, and suggestions about how to navigate the first 24 hours, the first week, and the first six weeks of having a child in foster care join your family. When you receive that call from the child protection specialist asking to place a child in need of foster care with your family, you are probably experiencing a range of emotions - excited, nervous